{"id":40137,"date":"2019-02-26T17:30:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T17:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=40137"},"modified":"2019-02-26T17:31:18","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T17:31:18","slug":"macallan-concept-number-1-makes-surreal-statement-asia-duty-free-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/macallan-concept-number-1-makes-surreal-statement-asia-duty-free-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"The Macallan Concept Number 1 makes a surreal statement on Asia duty-free debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Macallan Concept Number 1 has bought a touch of surrealism to Asia as it continues its rollout in Global Travel Retail. To support the whisky\u2019s launch in the region, Edrington Asia Travel Retail has teamed up with DFS Group for an exclusive two-month launch promotion at Singapore Changi Airport.<\/p>\n

The first in an annual, limited edition series, The Macallan Concept Number 1<\/a> was inspired by the whimsical world of surreal art and celebrates the world\u2019s visionaries by daring to disrupt the whisky making process. Bringing together imagination and idealism to create a fantastical, sensorial world of whisky where anything and everything is possible, the label and packaging of The Macallan Concept Number 1 features a surrealistic interpretation of The Macallan\u2019s Six Pillars -\u2013 the spiritual home, curiously small stills, the finest cut, exceptional oak casks, natural colour and peerless spirit.<\/p>\n

Running now, the launch promotion incorporates impactful 3D pop-up displays at branded wall bays in DFS stores and digital screens fitted into HPPs across all 4 terminals in Changi Airport.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition, a large-scale integrated shopper experience in Terminal 4 leverages augmented reality to invite travellers to take part in an upside down tasting – tying in with Concept Number 1\u2019s theme of \u2018breaking the norm\u2019. The whisky\u2019s tasting notes appear upside down on a card but when the customer looks through the special device, they appear the right way up.<\/p>\n

Visitors can also use an iPad to scan icons to discover The Macallan six pillars, inspired by the world of surreal arts, and have their photo taken with graphics from Concept Number 1\u2019s bottle and box \u2013 including a peacock.<\/p>\n

Marcelo Colombo, Managing Director Edrington Asia Travel Retail, comments: \u201cThe Macallan Concept Number 1 represents a bold and disruptive step for The Macallan in travel retail and our ambition was to match this with an equally disruptive launch campaign in Asia. We\u2019re excited to bring the first release in this new series to life in partnership with DFS and Changi Airport Group (CAG), who have supported us with the platform to deliver such a large-scale and category disrupting launch.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Concept series highlights The Macallan\u2019s commitment in driving excitement and newness in the global travel retail channel, while creating a unique and engaging brand experience for shoppers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Macallan Concept Number 1 is available in selected airports throughout Asia Pacific from February onwards. The recommended selling price is USD$125.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Whisky Makers Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colour: Golden amber.
\nNose: Sweet butterscotch toffee, with almond, ginger spice and cinnamon. Hints of dried fruit, citrus and green banana.
\nPalate: Sweet orange and lemon citrus with soft oak spices, fresh fruit and ginger.
\nFinish: Medium sweet, dry with a lingering oak, citrus fruit and ginger finish.<\/p>\n

See photos from DFS at Singapore Changi below:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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